TELEGRAPHIC.

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 935, 23 June 1877, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

CABLE NEWS.

[press agency.]

THE WAR.

Bombardment of Kars.

Turks Defeated and Falling' Back.

Consols Falling.

Important Battle Hourly Expected

Danube about to be Crossed.

Singapore, June 22nd, 11.10 a.m. The Russian batteries have commenced bombarding the forts at Kars. The left wing of the Russian army is marching towards Kupriku. The Turks are retreating to Delibeta, where they have received reinforcements. Singapore, (no date.)

Consols are falling, consequent on a report that the Government will ask additional credit. The armament of the Turks at Delibeta has been defeated, and compelled to fall back on Erzeroum. Wellington, June 23,

The following message has just been received by the Government from the AgentGeneral, dated London, J une 21.

The Russian left wing has gained a victory at Delibeta, in Armenia. It is reported that 1000 of the Turks have been killed, and 450 taken prisoners. The Russians are about to cross the Danube. An important battle is hourly expected.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS. (Per Arawata, via Bluff.) Meluoukne, June 18. Professor Pearson, who was defeated at the elections, lias been given an appointment in the Education Department equal to £IOOO a year. His duty is to reform and re-organise the department. One of the men injured in the collision near Dunkeld has died. At the inquest, John James, manager for the contractors, was committed for manslaughter, having given orders that led to the collision.

Lee, proprietor of the Police News, has been committed to trial for libel on a woman. •fames Granger, who was a candidate for Stawell at last election, has been killed by falling down a shaft 300 feet deep. Sir W. Jervois and Colonel Scratchley are examinating the harbor works. The latter will remain here to carry out the works. Business is very dull. Oats are in good demand. Wheat, 7s 7d. INTERPROYINCIAL. [PEE PEESS AGENCY.] Judicial Changes. Dunedin, June 23. The Times says Judge Williams is to bo removed to Christchurch, and that Judge Johnston is coming here. Bluff, June 23, Arrived —Arawata. She sails for Dunedin at 4 p.rn. to-day. Passengers for Lyttelton — Mr and Master Hewlings, and six in steerage. She brings 335 tons cargo for all ports, also 3000 sovs. She has 60 tons cargo for Lyttelton.